Einhorn’s Greenlight Gained 5.7% in August, Is Up 20% This Year

David Einhorn’s hedge fund had a strong August, gaining 5.7% even as equity markets sank.

(Bloomberg) — David Einhorn’s hedge fund had a strong August, gaining 5.7% even as equity markets sank.  

The return brings Greenlight Capital’s advance for the year to 20%, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussing private information.

Greenlight’s results far outstripped the S&P 500, which ended August down more than 4%. The index has slumped 17% this year. 

A Greenlight spokesman declined to comment. 

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